The pair are both a test following training on Tuesday, with the match committee to determine whether they play at AFL or VFL level.

Allen has been sidelined since the Round 7 win over Adelaide with a foot injury.

While McCarthy has missed since Round 9 due to an initial hamstring injury followed by a calf strain when approaching his last return.

Defender Darcy Gardiner is the only other active player on the club’s injury list, with the Lions ruling Jack Payne out for the rest of the 2026 season.

Injury List

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Player Injury Estimated Return
6. Hugh McCluggage

6. Hugh McCluggage

 		Calf 1 Week
21. Zane Zakostelsky

21. Zane Zakostelsky

 		Knee Season

Ruptured ACL

36. Reece Torrent

36. Reece Torrent

 		Ankle Season
25. Henry Smith

25. Henry Smith

 		Foot Season
40. Jack Payne

40. Jack Payne

 		Knee Season

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